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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670, 53,364.60 and 21,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670, 53,364.60 and 21,006 is: 28,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670 : 53,364.60 = 21,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670/53,364.60 = 21,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670x = 53,364.60 × 21,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670x = 1,120,976,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,976,787.60/38,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,988.28

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